Press Releases Tagged State Climate Action
Evergreen Statement on PJM Request to Fast-Track Gas in Interconnection Queue
This past week, PJM submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), asking for permission to prioritize gas plants in the interconnection queue ahead of other resources. In response, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Director Julia Kortrey released the following statement: "PJM’s request to let gas plants cut...
EPA Approves California Vehicle Waiver, Securing Critical Climate Leadership
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s vehicle waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. In response, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt released the following statement: “The approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations is a crucial win for public health, climate, and consumers. Granting this...
National Climate Group Executives Thank New York Gov. Hochul For Recommitting to Congestion Pricing
Today, Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt and the heads of five of the country’s other leading climate organizations sent a letter thanking New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for recommitting to implement congestion pricing and moving quickly to launch the program in early 2025. The letter comes six months after...
New York to Implement Congestion Pricing Program
In response to reporting that New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration will implement congestion pricing, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “Implementing congestion pricing will be a major win for the future of New York’s transportation system, cleaner air, and the governor’s climate legacy....
Evergreen: New York Must Reinstate and Implement Congestion Pricing Ahead of Trump Presidency
In response to recent reporting that New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration is moving to reinstate congestion pricing, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “It is essential that New York acts quickly to safeguard its transportation future and climate legacy before Trump takes office...
Evergreen Statement on Pennsylvania Democrats Maintaining House Majority
In response to Pennsylvania Democrats maintaining majority control in the state House of Representatives, Evergreen Action Deputy State Policy Advisor Julia Kortrey released the following statement:“Pennsylvanians want and deserve a clean energy future, and this week, they voted to protect the Democratic majority that can make that future a reality. “With this victory,...
Climate Victory: Washington Voters Defy Big Money and Big Oil, Reject Initiative 2117
Today, Washington voters rejected Initiative 2117 and secured the Climate Commitment Act’s place in state law. In response, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “Initiative 2117 was a politically motivated, multi-billionaire-backed effort to repeal a landmark piece of climate legislation—and Washington voters saw right...
Climate Leadership Continues in Washington With the Election of Bob Ferguson
In response to Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s victory in the Washington gubernatorial race, Evergreen Action Senior State Program Director Justin Balik released the following statement: “Tonight, Washingtonians voted to continue the state’s role as a national climate leader by electing Bob Ferguson governor. Over the past 12 years in Washington...
Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About EVs and Economic Growth in Michigan
Does Donald Trump really want to tell Michigan autoworkers that they can’t compete? Because that’s what he’s doing as he lies about the quality of electric vehicles union workers are already building on the line. His crony JD Vance is even hinting he’d try to yank away half a billion...
Evergreen: Hawai‘i Must Reject Climate-Wrecking LNG Import Expansion
In response to reporting that the Hawai‘i State Energy Office is preparing an analysis on importing liquified “natural” gas (LNG) as part of the state’s energy mix, Evergreen Senior Policy Lead for Energy Transition Mattea Mrkusic released the following statement: “Hawai‘i has a strong record as a climate leader. The...